User's Manual Part 2

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General Communication Error
In this type of error, the program can open the serial port, but cannot
establish communications with the VitalSense Monitor.
COM port advisory
1 Check the serial cable connection at the PC, and at the VitalSense
monitor.
2 Verify the default baud rate of the VitalSense Monitor is set to
57.6 kilobaud. This can be found from the monitor front panel.
Use the following path:
Setup > RS-232 Interface > Baud Rate: 57.6k
If it is not, use the arrow buttons to select 57.6k and press Enter.
3 Additional information can be obtained by opening the VitalSense
console window. This diagnostic information may be of use to you, or
in case you need to contact Mini Mitter Technical Support. To access,
click on VitalSense in the Windows task bar.
The console lists important errors that may have occurred in the
VitalSense Monitor.
VitalSense diagnostic console
Once communication has been established via the RS-232 cable, setup and
data collection can begin.
Click here for console